Vinyl siding cost in Modesto, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,600 – $28,800
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.55 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +14%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #19
- 1 = most expensive
Modesto homeowners pay roughly $9,600 to $28,800 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.55 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Modesto is 14% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, 22% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Modesto, CA, standard level
$15,300 to $23,000
About $7.30 to $11 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $7,050 | $10,600 |
| Labor | $8,250 | $12,400 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $15,300 | $23,000 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Modesto, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $8,850 | $13,300 | 46% |
| Labor | $5,150 | $10,300 | $15,500 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,600 | $19,200 | $28,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Modesto number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $35.45 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Modesto is 1.23 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 54% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Modesto metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $8,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (104.1) and land at $0 to $0.
How Modesto compares
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Modesto. Stockton is the lowest at about $18,600 (midpoint, 2,100 sq ft of wall), 30 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CAthis page | $9,600 – $28,800 | $19,200 | |
| Stockton, CA30 miles | $9,300 – $27,900 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Merced, CA30 miles | $9,500 – $28,500 | $19,000 | −1% |
| San Jose, CA50 miles | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +8% |
| Santa Cruz, CA65 miles | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | +2% |
| Vallejo, CA70 miles | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +1% |
| California (statewide) | $9,750 – $29,200 | $19,500 | +2% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Modesto comes in at #19 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Modesto is 2% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $9,700 – $29,100 | $19,400 | +1% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $10,900 – $32,700 | $21,800 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $9,250 – $27,800 | $18,500 | −3% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $9,650 – $29,000 | $19,300 | +1% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $10,300 – $31,000 | $20,700 | +8% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $9,650 – $28,900 | $19,300 | +1% |
Cities with a workforce like Modesto's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Modesto against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $7,250 – $21,800 | $14,500 | −24% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $7,450 – $22,300 | $14,900 | −22% |
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $8,350 – $25,000 | $16,700 | −13% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $8,200 – $24,500 | $16,400 | −15% |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Modesto
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Modesto City Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Modesto (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Modesto gets about 12 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are January, February and December (2.6 inches in January). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 0.1 and 0.6 inches. The station averages about 90 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 39 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | Workable |
| Mar | 68 | 45 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 48 | 1.0 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 59 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 63 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 94 | 62 | 0.0 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 52 | 0.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 43 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 39 | 2.2 | Workable |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Modesto is 1.23 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $35.45 an hour, which is 22% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.52 and $40.15 an hour. BLS counts 1,430 of them working in the area, 73.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $29.15 an hour, 29% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $38.02 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 54.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $34.07 an hour, which is 15% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $28.03 and $46.21 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($40.15 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $810. At the 25th percentile ($28.52) it shrinks by about $1,200. The total moves by 4.2% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 195,230 jobs in the Modesto area. That makes it the 117th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $28.52 | $35.45 | $40.15 | $29.12 | 1.22 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.89 | $29.15 | $38.02 | $22.66 | 1.29 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $28.03 | $34.07 | $46.21 | $29.71 | 1.15 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.23 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Modesto
Because every project leans on different trades, Modesto's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +12% and attic insulation +5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,900 – $13,900 | +12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,850 – $16,100 | +7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | +5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,500 – $35,800 | +11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Modesto bid
Labor and season
Siding labor is $40-$80 an hour or $2-$6 per sq ft, and it is highest in warm months.
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Cost by quality level and size in Modesto
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Modesto wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,600 to $17,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$15,300 to $23,000
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$21,100 to $28,800
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,500 – $9,850 | $8,750 – $13,100 | $12,100 – $16,400 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,600 – $17,300 | $15,300 – $23,000 | $21,100 – $28,800 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $13,700 – $24,700 | $21,900 – $32,900 | $30,100 – $41,100 |
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Vinyl siding in Modesto: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Modesto?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,600 to $28,800 in the Modesto area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,300 to $23,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Modesto?
About $4.55 to $13.50 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Modesto or Stockton?
Stockton is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,600, which is 3% less than Modesto ($19,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Modesto?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $19,200. Materials are 46% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Modesto?
$9,600 to $28,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Modesto?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Modesto area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Modesto expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of California?
Modesto is 2% below the California statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Modesto?
The BLS median is $35.45 an hour in the Modesto area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.52 to $40.15.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Modesto?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,600 to $17,300 and premium work $21,100 to $28,800. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Modesto?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Vinyl siding near Modesto
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.